Rapid meningitis test

Escherichia coliStreptococcus pneumoniaeListeria monocytogenes

The test covers the most important bacterial pathogens across all age groups with a single cartridge The Vivalytic test is a PCR rapid test that specifically detects the six most common causes of bacterial meningitis in under an hour Reliable and rapid pathogen detection is crucial to reduce the high morbidity and mortality rates through immediate, targeted antibiotic treatment Waiblingen – Bosch Healthcare Solutions (BHCS) has developed a new PCR test Vivalytic Bacterial Meningitis for its Vivalytic analysis platform. The test can detect six important bacterial meningitis pathogens in less than an hour using highly sensitive PCR technology. BHCS is thus expanding its test portfolio to cover an additional critical medical indication. “Bacterial meningitis is an absolute medical emergency,” says Dr. Stefan Zimmermann, Senior Physician at the Center for Infectious Diseases at Heidelberg University Hospital. “To prevent death and permanent damage following meningitis, prompt and targeted antibiotic treatment in the hospital is crucial.” According to the current guideline for adults, antibiotic treatment should commence within one to three hours of arrival at the emergency room1. A cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) test with Vivalytic Bacterial Meningitis delivers reliable results within the required timeframe. The Bosch test thus covers the most important bacterial pathogens in all age groups on a single cartridge.